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Naxos Island: Highlight Bus Tour with Swim Stop at Apollonas

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Activity provider:Naxos Bus Transfer
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Naxos Island: Highlight Bus Tour with Swim Stop at Apollonas

Activity provider:Naxos Bus Transfer
4.6  / 5
433 reviews
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Relax in an air-conditioned bus on this guided tour of Naxos Island. Discover charming villages, see impressive monuments, and learn more about local culture with several stops throughout the day.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
Greek, English
Pickup included
Please wait at the pickup location 10 minutes before the pickup time. Approximate pickup times: 8:35 AM from Plaka Beach 8:40 AM from Maragkas and Agia Anna Beach 8:45 AM from Ag. Prokopios Beach 8:50 AM from Stelida 8:55 AM main road in front of Princess of Naxos Hotel 8:55 AM from Koutelieris Supermarket (St George area, opposite Porto Naxos Hotel) 9:00 AM from Naxos Hospital 9:10 AM from outside Naxos Port, Naxos bus transfer office

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover some of the highlights of Naxos Island
  • Visit Demeter's Temple, a sanctuary dated to the 6th Century BC
  • Explore the marble-paved neighborhoods of Apiranthos
  • See the gigantic statue of Kouros at the ancient marble quarries
  • Enjoy a refreshing swimming stop at the picturesque Apollonas Bay
Full description
Explore the wonders of Naxos island on this guided bus. Visit the valley of Gyroula and the marble quarries of Apollonas. Stop at the villages of Chalki, Apiranthos, and Damalas along the way. Start with a pickup from a variety of locations on Naxos and first travel to the green valley of Gyrula. You will visit the marble temple of the Goddess Demeter, one of the most important ancient monuments on the island. The next stop will be the tiny village of Damalas. Learn everything about the old procedures of olive oil production at a restored olive press museum. Afterward, visit a traditional workshop of a third-generation potter and know the secrets of his art dating back to ancient Greece. Continue to Chalki village, an ancient commercial center and a place of beautiful Venetian architecture. You can also take an optional visit to a local "kitron" distillery and learn about liquor production along with tastings. Next, explore the village of Apiranthos located at the foot of Fanari mountain. Admire the beautiful views of Venetian Towers, marbled alleys, cozy tavernas, verandas, and traditional tiny shops with local products. Take a short stroll through the village and hear about its history and traditions. Leaving Apiranthos behind, drive past Koronos village and the famous emery mines, before arriving at Apollonas. See ancient marble quarries where you can admire an unfinished marble Kouros Statue that is 11 meters tall and that is 2500-years-old. Have free time in a picturesque fishing village where you can go for a dip or purchase lunch. Drive along the west coast, one of the most beautiful routes on the island with an amazing view of the ocean, and be returned to your pickup point.
Includes
  • Pickup and drop-off from a central location near your hotel
  • Greek/English-speaking experienced local tour guide
  • Greek/English-speaking professional driver
  • Luxury air-conditioned bus transportation
  • All taxes
  • Entrance fee for Demeter's Temple (€4 per person to be paid in cash)
  • Entrance fee for Kitron distillery (€3 per person to be paid in cash, optional visit)
  • Personal expenses
  • Lunch
  • Tips and church donations (customary, not obligatory)
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with motion sickness

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What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Camera
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • On Tuesdays, the Temple of Demeter remains closed. Instead, the tour makes a longer stop at Apiranthos village
  • You will have to climb steps and walk uphills in order to visit the Temple of Demeter and the Kouros Statue
  • This tour will take place rain or shine
  • Small changes to the itinerary may apply in case of rough weather
  • A big part of the trip is through winding, mountainous roads. Please carry travel sickness pills in case you feel uneasy
  • Changing booths and shower facilities are available at Apollonas beach
  • The tour guide is not licensed and thus not allowed to guide you inside Demeter's Temple. You will get all the information about the monument before you enter the gate
  • You will arrive at Apollonas, where you will have free time for lunch, at approximately 2:00 PM. Make sure to eat breakfast before you start the activity
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4.6 /5

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Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
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Fantastic tour. Would recommend this tour as a great introduction to Naxos. Our guide was excellent and Spiro our driver must be commended on his amazing driving and negotiating the narrow roads through the villages. Highlight for us was the swim at Apollonas.

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September 22, 2023

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Our day trip was well organised. Great to be picked up and dropped off at certain locations at the start and finish of the tour. Our tour guide (Seta?) was very pleasant and informative, with great telling of the history of Naxos and the various locations we visited. Our driver (Spiros) was amazing. The locations visited were great and the views from the bus were amazing.

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September 20, 2023

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Mark – New ZealandVerified booking

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Nice way to get to know more places in the island, to see the different lanscapes and to know a bit more about its history, myths and culture. I would give more time to Halki (if you visit the destilery you don't have much time for the village and it seems a lovely place to walk around). The guide Alex (I don't know if her name is like this, sorry for that) was amazing, good vibes and interesting explanations. Perfect organization. I would recommend it!

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